Add 54/28 and 9/16
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 9/16
54/28 + 9/16 is 279/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
54/28 = 54 × 4/28 × 4 = 216/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112 - Add the two like fractions:
216/112 + 63/112 = 216 + 63/112 = 279/112 - So, 54/28 + 9/16 = 279/112
In mixed form: 255/112
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